Computer Aided Design: Computer-aided designers, or CAD designers, use computer modeling programs to create a variety of two- or three-dimensional designs that are used in the construction of buildings, products, apparel, and other objects.

Computer Art and Design: Computer art and design covers a vast spectrum of tasks, such as graphic design to 3D design to animation, and generally includes any design work performed on a computer.

Desktop Publishing: Desktop publishing involves the creation of documents on a personal computer; software programs make it possible for people to print their own newsletters, brochures, and other pieces.

Environmental Design: Environmental designers use the principals of environmental science to create environmentally-friendly buildings, landscapes, and even urban areas.

Exhibit Design: Exhibit designers create the 3D exhibits displayed in museums, theater productions, retail stores, trade shows, etc., that help to communicate educational or marketing ideas to the general public.

Interior Design: Interior designers work with elements such as color, lighting, and texture to create visually appealing places.

Landscape Design: Landscape designers use knowledge of plants, art, and the environment to create outdoor spaces that are both visually pleasing and environmentally friendly.

Toy Design: Toy designers use knowledge of the interests of children and collectors to design toys that are likely to be big sellers -- fun to use and easy to learn.

Transportation Design: Transportation designers design new vehicles and ways of improving existing vehicles. These may include automobiles, trains, buses, or airplanes. Designers take into consideration elements of safety, efficiency, and performance.

Website Design: Web designers create websites and may do everything from programming to layout to graphics.